01. Call to arms
Manowar Lyrics


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When they see us they will run for their lives
To the end they will pay for their lies
So long did we wait, now we are home

Here once again there is a battle to fight
Gathered together for the sound and the might
So long did we wait, now we are home
Now we will fight for the kingdom fighting with steel
Kill all of them, their blood is our seal
Fight till the last of the enemy is dead
Ride through the blood that we gladly have shed

I now issue the call, are you ready to fight
Fight all together as one for the right to be free once again
Tonight we will win

I can see by the look that you have in your eyes
You came here for metal to fight and to die
Defenders of steel, now we are home

[Chorus:]
Fight for the kingdom bound for glory
Armed with a heart of steel
I swear by the Brothers who stand before me
To no man shall I kneel
Their blood is upon my steel
Blood is upon my steel

Fight for the kingdom fighting with steel
Kill all of them, their blood is our seal
Fight till the last of the enemy is dead
Ride through the blood that we gladly have shed

I now issue the call, are you ready to fight
Fight all together as one for the right to be free once again
Tonight we will win

I can see by the look that you have in your eyes
You came here for metal to fight and to die
Defenders of steel, now we are home

[Chorus x2]
Fight for the kingdom bound for glory
Armed with a heart of steel
I swear by the Brothers who stand before me




To no man shall I kneel
Their blood is upon my steel

Overall Meaning

The song "Call to Arms" by Manowar is about a battle that is about to take place. The lyrics are a rallying cry for warriors to come together and fight for their freedom once again. The band describes themselves as being "Defenders of steel," and they are ready to take on anyone who stands in their way. The lyrics reference a coming battle, with lines such as "Now we will fight for the kingdom fighting with steel, Kill all of them, their blood is our seal."


The song is also about the bond between warriors, as they stand together to fight for what they believe in. It is a song about courage, honor, and brotherhood. The theme of metal and fighting is prominent throughout the song, with lines like "You came here for metal to fight and to die, Defenders of steel, now we are home."


Overall, "Call to Arms" is a powerful, intense song that stands as a testament to the strength and unity of warriors who fight for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

When they see us they will run for their lives
Our presence alone will strike fear in the heart of our enemies, causing them to flee.


To the end they will pay for their lies
Our enemies will suffer the consequences of their deceit until their ultimate demise.


So long did we wait, now we are home
After a long and arduous journey, we have finally arrived at our destination - a place where we belong.


Here once again there is a battle to fight
We have been presented with another opportunity to engage in combat and prove our strength.


Gathered together for the sound and the might
We have assembled as a collective force, united by our shared passion for the glory of battle and the power of our weapons.


Now we will fight for the kingdom fighting with steel
Our weapons of choice - steel - will be wielded in defense of our kingdom and its honor.


Kill all of them, their blood is our seal
We will not rest until we have vanquished our enemies, and their blood spilled in battle will be the mark of our victory.


Fight till the last of the enemy is dead
We will fight tirelessly until every last one of our enemies is defeated and their threat is neutralized.


Ride through the blood that we gladly have shed
As we charge forward, we will ride through the blood we have spilled in battle, an indication of our unwavering devotion to the cause.


I now issue the call, are you ready to fight
I am calling upon all who are brave and willing to engage in combat to join us in battle.


Fight all together as one for the right to be free once again
We will fight as a unified force in order to regain our freedom and our rightful place in the world.


Tonight we will win
With our strength, unity, and determination, victory is certain and will be achieved tonight.


I can see by the look that you have in your eyes
By observing the fierce determination in your eyes, I can tell that you have come here ready to fight and die for the cause.


You came here for metal to fight and to die
You have come to engage in battle and face death, proving your worth as a true warrior.


Defenders of steel, now we are home
We are protectors of the metal and masters of the battlefield, and this is where we truly belong.


Chorus: Fight for the kingdom bound for glory, Armed with a heart of steel, I swear by the Brothers who stand before me, To no man shall I kneel, Their blood is upon my steel
We will fight relentlessly for our kingdom and the glory it represents, fortified by our unbreakable will and unyielding hearts of steel. We pledge our loyalty to each other, and vow to never submit to the will of any man. The blood of our enemies will be shed and will serve as a testament to our unwavering strength and victory.


Chorus x2
Repeated chorus, emphasizing the unbreakable commitment of the warriors to the cause, as well as their unrelenting pursuit of victory.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: THOMAS DELONGE

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